Flat Iron Holder c. 1938

Filippo Porreca made this drawing of a flat iron holder, and it's all about line, right? Look at the way he uses it to describe the object from different angles. It's not just about how it looks but how it's made. Porreca’s drawing almost feels sculptural. The shading gives a real sense of depth and weight to the metal, you can almost feel its coolness. I am really drawn to the radiating lines in the starburst design. It’s so precise, yet there’s a slight looseness. It makes me think about the beauty in functional objects. This drawing isn’t just a technical study, it's art that elevates the everyday. It reminds me a little bit of some of the technical drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. Both artists share this desire to explore the intersection of art, science, and engineering. There is this ongoing exchange of ideas across time.